City games
Quick games built on the same real data as the rest of the site. Learn something about the country while you play, then dig into any city that surprises you.
- Guess the CityA new mystery city every day. Six clues from real data, six guesses, and a hint after each miss telling you how far off you are and which way to head.Play
- Higher or LowerTwo cities, one number. Does the second city have more people, pricier homes, warmer winters or more snow? See how long your streak can go.Play
- City passportMark every city you have been to, watch your map fill in, and share your count with friends.Open my passport
Why we made these
Most people know a handful of facts about a handful of cities. These games are a fast way to pick up more: which cities really get the most snow, where homes cost the most, and how big places you have heard of actually are. Every number comes from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, NOAA or GeoNames, the same sources we cite on each city page.
Your scores and streaks stay in your own browser. We do not ask you to sign up.